Department: MED-Center for Community Health
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports.  Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).   

This position will focus on studies that are part of the South Asian Healthy Lifestyle Intervention program (SAHELI), which is a community-based participatory research program to reduce heart disease and diabetes risk in South Asian Americans. Projects include South Asians Active Together (SAATH) which is a multilevel physical activity intervention for South Asian women and girls and the SAHELI study which is a lifestyle intervention conducted with community and public health partners in the Chicagoland area. The projects sit with the Center for Community Health (CCH) and involve working with academic and community stakeholders to conduct clinical research. This project will require travel to community sites in Chicagoland and a combination of in-person and remote work.   This position requires strong communication skills and ability to conduct clinical assessments, including blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol measurements, and surveys among participants

Please note: This position is unable to sponsor work authorization.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Reviews medical records. 
• Consults with nurses & physicians to determine pretreatment & eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow. 

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs. 
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.  
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Able to communicate in Hindi, Urdu, or Gujarati
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, in-person and via phone/web
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management efficiency, and personal accountability
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with public health or community health education

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Group facilitation skills
• Community organizing skills

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.